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X499 VDY

2000 Triumph Legend

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

23,449 mi
Last recorded23,449 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Legend14,437 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 VDY
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 23,449 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 21,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 20,438 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 19,064 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 17,549 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 16,095 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 16,095 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 14,369 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion on Banjo joint (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 12,946 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 11,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 7,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 6,607 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 6,126 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 4,747 miles

Centre Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 4,747 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 4,280 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2009 3,798 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 2,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 2,713 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Legend?

Based on 14,241 MOT tests across 1,038 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 149
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
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X499 VDY is a 2000 Triumph Legend in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 14,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X499 VDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X499 VDY registered?

X499 VDY is a 2000 Triumph Legend, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X499 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X499 VDY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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